Alora, a coastal Mediterranean culinary journey in the heart of San Francisco’s historic Embarcadero waterfront, is thrilled to announce the arrival of Chef Nicholas Peters as its new Head Chef. A distinguished culinary professional with deep Italian-American roots, Chef Nicholas brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the Embarcadero waterfront restaurant. Known for his innovative approach to dining, he is currently hard at work crafting an entirely new menu that will debut on October 15, 2024, showcasing fresh, seasonal dishes inspired by the Mediterranean coast for the fall and winter seasons.
Since joining Alora, Chef Nicholas has been immersing himself in the restaurant’s culture and community, learning the preferences of its clientele, and familiarizing himself with the vibrant Embarcadero market. While his new menu is in development, he has already begun implementing smaller yet impactful changes, such as updating Alora’s signature sampler dips and reformatting the existing menu to enhance the dining experience. In addition, he is streamlining operational practices to ensure the highest standards are met in both kitchen performance and guest satisfaction.
Chef Nicholas, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), has had an illustrious career in the Bay Area, working with esteemed establishments such as SFMOMA’s grace and Lita in Walnut Creek. His diverse background and culinary travels through Italy, Monaco, and Spain have influenced his cooking philosophy, which centers on seasonal ingredients and immersive, multi-sensory dining experiences. At Alora, he envisions a four-dimensional culinary journey that combines bold flavors, interactive presentations, and ever-evolving menus to create unforgettable moments for guests. Chef Nicolas’s new fall/winter menu at Alora promises to be a testament to his dedication to creating memorable, evolving dining experiences rooted in Mediterranean flavors.
Follow Chef Nicholas and Alora on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at his menu-making creative and execution.
ABOUT ALORA
Situated on San Francisco’s Pier 3, Alora is a refined yet convivial waterfront restaurant that transports diners from the California coast to the shores of the Mediterranean. Inspired by the expansive cultures and flavors of countries along the Mediterranean Sea, Alora uses locally sourced seasonal ingredients prepared with “old world” cooking techniques to create a menu filled with small dishes meant for sharing—from mezze to handmade pastas, an array of sustainable seafood and dry-aged meats, and skewers cooked over a grill. A curated beverage program featuring an extensive wine list and Mediterranean-inspired cocktails enhance the dreamy coastal dining experience. Follow Alora on Instagram or visit their website for more.
